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Rocky Long has agreed to a five-year, $4 million contract to become the new head football coach at San Diego State

Long was named Wednesday afternoon to replace Brady Hoke, who left Tuesday to accept the same position at the University of Michigan. Long's salary will be guaranteed at $800,000 per year, plus incentives. His buyout will start at $1.5 million.

Hoke made a guaranteed $675,000 his first two seasons at SDSU and was scheduled to make $700,000 this season. Because he is breaking his contract at SDSU, which had three years remaining, Hoke owes SDSU $1 million. That amount is expected to be paid by Michigan within 30 to 60 days, according to SDSU.

Long said Hoke offered him the chance to join him on his staff at Michigan but turned it down to be the head coach here. SDSU Athletic Director Jim Sterk said Long was the only coach he interviewed. Sterk said he first approached Long about the possibility in December as speculation intensified that Hoke may leave for another job.

Long, 60, was 65-69 in 11 seasons (1998-2008) as New Mexico's head coach, taking his alma mater to five bowl games. He was SDSU's defensive coordinator the last two seasons under Hoke and helped the Aztecs to their first bowl game since 1998 and their first bowl win since 1969.

A native of Southern California (Rancho Cucamonga), Long also served as defensive coordinator at UCLA, Wyoming and Oregon State.